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While the world and the United States continue to be mesmerized by the Euros and Copa América this summer, MLS still finds ways to stay relevant. Not exactly your goal of the week or silky move highlight, though.

Zorhan Bassong red card vs. FC Dallas

During Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas’ MLS Matchday 22 match on Sunday, defender Zorhan Bassong was sent off following a messy altercation with Dallas’ Paul Arriola in the closing minutes of the game.

Former U.S. men’s national team player and current LAFC manager, Steve Cherundolo, is a favorite from the U.S. Soccer Federation to become the USMNT’s new head coach. That’s if Gregg Berhalter is let go, of course.

LAFC manager Cherundolo linked to USMNT head coach position; Klopp will be contacted

Following the USMNT’s lackluster participation and ‘early’ exit from the 2024 Copa América, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has been under hot waters — with fans, pundits and personalities across the United States asking for the manager’s sacking.

Sebastian Berhalter is beginning to appear on the scoresheet, with his latest goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps being his best yet.

Sebastian Berhalter goal vs. Minnesota United

The Berhalters can celebrate something this week, after all.

Sebastian Berhalter, son of USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter, made his mark with Vancouver Whitecaps in their MLS Matchday 21 match against Minnesota United on Wednesday, practically giving his team the three points by scoring the last goal in the 3-1 win at Allianz Field.

Put this clip into the MLS Hall of Fame.

During the match between St. Louis CITY and Atlanta United this Saturday — a game that saw both teams divide points following a 1-1 draw — a refereeing decision helped by the VAR, announced to the entire stadium, had fans wishing they had not celebrated the call so early. You need to see this.

Watch: Referee trolls fans with Video Review announcement in St. Louis CITY-Atlanta United

The Xherdan Shaqiri goal vs Scotland during the 1-1 draw with Switzerland made history as the first goal at the Euros scored by a player who plays in Major League Soccer.

The Chicago Fire man has a habit of scoring ridiculous goals when he has a Switzerland shirt on, and he kept that tradition alive with a screamer into the upper 90 to bring his side level.

Goals don’t get much better than this.

Shaqiri goal vs Scotland

Lionel Messi has hinted to his retirement as he shared with ESPN Argentina on Wednesday that Inter Miami will be the last club he plays for.

Messi will turn 37 on June 24 and will likely be playing in his final major international tournament with Argentina this summer in the Copa América. The 2022 World Cup winner hasn't set an official retirement date but said that Inter Miami will be his curtain call.

His contract with the Herons runs until the end of 2025.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami final club quote

Atlanta United striker Giōrgos Giakoumakīs is set to move to Mexico's Cruz Azul on a $10 million transfer, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic.

Giōrgos Giakoumakīs to join Liga MX's Cruz Azul, according to reports

The reports indicated that an agreement was reached but the deal was not finalized.

Let the ‘Chucky Mania’ commence, San Diego.

San Diego FC announce Hirving Lozano as first Designated Player in club history

Mexican National Team player Hirving “Chucky” Lozano has signed with new MLS expansion team San Diego FC for their inaugural 2025 MLS Season.